Chef / Healthcare Cook

AdamsPlace•Belle Meade, TN

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Richland Place is looking for a FULL TIME CHEF to join our team! The CHEF performs specified duties in order to maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes, for all customers.

Requirements

Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
Must be able to read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
Must have knowledge, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these daily.
Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to read and understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
Must be in good mental and physical condition.
Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.
Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
Must be able to work under supervision.
Must have prior experience as a cook.
Must be able to read and write Standard English
Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of quality food preparation, production, service, and portion control, using standardized recipes, for all customers.
Prepare and serve patient trays, considering therapeutic and modified diet information.
Read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
Use correct sanitation procedures daily.
Perform repetitive tasks daily.
Provide excellent customer service and communication.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Read and understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and use these products safely and correctly.
Work cooperatively and productively with all partners in dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.
Fulfill the responsibilities of the position, be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
Work under supervision.